The Philippines must pursue long-term reforms to thrive amid intensified uncertainty wrought by geopolitics and external developments, including Donald J. Trump's impending return to the White House seen solidifying the United States' trade protectionism, according to a World Bank economist. On the...
Warning that United States President-elect Donald Trump is “serious” about his deportation plan for illegal immigrants, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez said on Sunday, Nov. 10, that illegally staying Filipinos in the US are now worried about their status...
Filipinos illegally staying in the United States have been advised to voluntarily leave the country before President-elect Donald Trump begins his crackdown on undocumented immigrants. Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez on Friday, Nov. 8, advised Filipinos who...
Two senators are optimistic that Donald Trump's return will sustain the Philippines' strong ties with the United States (US). Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada said the country will remain a significant ally of the United States under Trump's administration. "The Philippines has...
Senators on Thursday, November 7 expressed hope that Donald Trump’s election victory would yield a positive influence to the current bilateral relations between the Philippines and the United States. Sen. Loren Legarda expressed certainty that the Philippines will continue to affirm...
Trump’s return to power carries a high risk of imposing 20 percent tariffs on non-China countries, which could negatively impact the Philippine economy, a Cabinet official said. Imposing tariffs of 20 percent on non-China countries and 60 percent on China could affect the global economy, “and...
US President-elect Donald Trump (2nd from left, seated), chats with Imelda Marcos at a social function during their younger years. (Dafydd Jones/ 31 Million Movement Facebook page) House Deputy Majority Leader Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), US President-elect Donald Trump (Facebook) House Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed belief that maritime security--one of the biggest and constant concerns of the Philippines--will remain a priority under...
President Marcos has extended his well-wishes to United States president-elect Donald Trump on his successful return to the White House, saying he is looking forward to working with the former business mogul on issues beneficial to both countries. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and US...
The local stock market fell due to a possible Trump win in the US elections. The main index lost 92.52 points or 1.27 percent to close at 7,165.42 with the retreat led by the Property sector. Volume dipped to 1.33 billion shares worth P4.58 billion as losers beat gainers 105 to 83 with 49...
The Philippines is hoping that Washington’s support for Manila will not change although a new administration is set to take over following its presidential elections. “I hope not,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo told Manila Bulletin on Wednesday, Nov. 6, when asked if he thinks the...
As the world awaits for the United States to name its 47th president, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez explained the power that Filipino-American votes holds over the US presidential elections. (From left) Republican presidential candidate former president Donald...
